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Unit: School Of Medicine MBU
Department: Internal Medicine
Duties & Responsibilities:
Mission or Goal of Unit
To provide superior, compassionate and innovative clinical care to our patients using state-of-the-art knowledge and resources and to conduct and disseminate clinical, research and scholarship, with a focus on the care of patients and education of future clinicians.
Chief Purpose of this Position
The Chief of the Division of Cardiology is responsible for leading and growing the clinical, education, research and advocacy missions surrounding the prevention and care of patients with cardiac disorders. The Division Chief will closely interact with the Director of the Pauley Heart Center as well as the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division includes faculty with interests in all areas of clinical cardiology; faculty members are located at Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center, the Central VA Medical Center, Community Memorial Hospital and Tappahannock Hospital.
Teaching
In addition to overseeing the teaching activities of the division as a whole, the Division Chief will be expected to contribute to the teaching of medical students, residents, fellows and other healthcare professionals based on their expertise. Faculty routinely provide education with learners in their clinical sessions. In additional, the Chief will be expected to play a primary role in the mentoring of faculty in advancing their academic careers.
Research
The Chief should have a background in research with an established record of publication in high-impact journals. Success in securing external funding is preferred. They are expected to develop interdisciplinary collaborations to enhance the research program in the Department of Internal Medicine. The Division Chief encourages junior faculty, fellows and residents to participate in many ongoing basic, clinical and educational research projects.
Faculty Affairs and Development
The Chief should provide strategic and operational leadership for faculty affairs, ensuring the recruitment, development, evaluation, and advancement of faculty in alignment with the missions of patient care, research, education, and service. In this role, the Chief will perform and oversee the annual faculty evaluation process, establishing performance expectations, assessing achievement of clinical, scholarly, educational, and administrative goals, and providing mentoring and feedback to support professional growth. The Chief will also be responsible for guiding and supporting faculty through the promotion and tenure process, ensuring that dossiers meet institutional and SOM standards and that faculty receive appropriate mentorship to achieve academic advancement. Additionally, the Chief should ensure adherence to the Division’s compensation plans for both Clinical Faculty and Teaching and Research Faculty, promoting transparency and accountability in compensation practices. This includes monitoring productivity and performance metrics and ensuring compliance with institutional policies and aligning compensation with individual contributions and the strategic objectives.
Service
The Chief will serve on departmental, College, and/or University and Hospital committees as necessary, as well as in a professional capacity in their field, e.g., reviewer, conference organizer, etc.
Clinical
Responsible for managing and growing the multidisciplinary team in the Cardiology Division which currently includes physicians, advanced practice providers, and pharmacist staffing clinic with responsibilities in the area of:
- Noninvasive and Preventative Cardiology
- Heart Failure
- Intervention Cardiology
- Electrophysiology
- Emergency Cardiology Services
- Atrial Fibrillation program
- Thoracic-Aortic Disease Program
- Mechanical Care Support
- Critical Care
- Congenital Heart Disease
- Cardio-oncology
- Cardiac imaging
Other (for instance administrative duties, etc.)
Management of day-to-day division operations, quality and safety, staffing, recruitment, budget, and division programs. This includes working with Department of Internal Medicine administration to promote the mission, vision, and goals of the division and department. The Division has satellite facilities in a number of locations in central Virginia which will also come under the leadership of the new Division Chief.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
- M.D., or M.D./Ph.D. degree
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Cardiology
- Distinguished record of scholarship manifested by a strong publication record; should be nationally recognized for achievement in research
- Administrative leadership experience in an academic medical center
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism, and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from all backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a faculty member at VCU
Preferred Qualifications
- Clinical and research expertise in academic cardiology
- Demonstrated ability to recruit and develop programs
- Record of scholarship, funding and research program development
- Track record of successful mentoring junior faculty
- Strong skills in medical education
- Experience with philanthropic fundraising and stewardship
Salary Range: Commensurate
Benefits: All VCU employee types are eligible for a wide array of benefits to support you during your employment at VCU. Consult the benefits website for information on benefits eligibility according to employee type.
FLSA Exemption Status: Exempt
ORP Eligible: Yes
Restricted Position: No
Sensitive Position: Yes
Flexible Work Arrangement: Other
Rank: Professor
Tenure: Open
Months: 12 months
Contact Information:
Contact Name: Dr. Todd Gehr
Contact Email: Todd.Gehr@vcuhealth.org
